Introducing the Sciton Laser! - The Georgia Institute For Plastic

Spring 2016
Richard J. Greco, M.D. • William H. Dascombe, M.D. • John D. Paletta, M.D. • Thomas W. Horn, M.D. • Frederick C. Sailes, M.D.
Introducing the Sciton Laser!
This summer, The Georgia Institute will be adding the exciting
new Sciton Laser Platform to address multiple skin related problems.
This laser is capable of improving and correcting several different skin
issues.
BBL & Forever Young BBL
The BBL & Forever Young BBL by Sciton is a no downtime
treatment with proven history that gives exceptional results not only in
permanent hair reduction, but also when treating superficial pigmented
lesions, vascular lesions, acne, facial fine lines and improving skin
texture. The BBL improves brown discoloration on not only the face,
but almost anywhere on the body. It provides patients with superior
results with speed and precision, comfort and cost effectiveness.
You will see immediate results for multiple conditions including:
• Pigmented lesions, such as freckles and age spots
• Vascular lesions, such as red blemishes including facial veins
and rosacea
• Hair Removal
• Skin Texture
• Acne
Forever Young BBL
Scientific evidence and research at Stanford University
demonstrates that regular maintenance treatments using Forever Young
BBL functionally rejuvenates skin and delays skin aging.
Forever Young BBL by Sciton is the only device that has been shown
to change the expression of genes associated with aging, longevity,
and increased lifespan. With regular Forever Young BBL treatments,
patients’ skin looks clear, smooth, and much younger.
Forever Young BBL is an innovative technology that uniquely
delivers light therapy targeting the signs of aging and sun damage
and effectively provides a more refreshed, rejuvenated and youthful
appearance
Forever Young BBL Benefits:
• Zero downtime: Patients resume normal activities immediately.
• Long lasting results: Studies include patients treated 10+ years
ago.
• Fast treatment: Average treatment time of 12-15 minutes for
a full face.
• Effective on all body areas: Face, neck, chest, arms, and hands.
Before Treatment: 43 Years Old | After Treatment: 55 Years Old
After 12 Years of Forever Young BBL treatments, the skin looks younger...
HALO
Radiant skin without the downtime
The Halo treatment is the world’s first hybrid laser. It is the first
laser to utilize two wavelengths to treat the epidermis and dermis (upper and lower) part of the skin simultaneously. Over time, your skin
can lose its youthful glow due to sun exposure and your body’s natural
aging process. As a result, your body may develop sun-spots, fine lines,
and lose that natural healthy glow. Previous lasers couldn’t effectively
remove this damage because the treatment was either too shallow or too
deep. Halo eliminates years of damage by precisely targeting the right
depth. Halo restores the luminous glow you had when you were young.
Everyone’s skin is different. Everyone’s needs are different. Halo
allows your clinician to customize your treatment to fit your lifestyle.
Need to be back at work tomorrow? A light treatment creates smooth,
vibrant skin that’s ready for makeup the next day. Want to WOW them?
Check us out at www.mycosmeticsurgeon.md
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A more intense treatment will give your skin that youthful glow with
just a few days of downtime. Advantages include:
• Customizable treatment to precisely target sun and skin damage
• Improvement in the appearance of tone, texture, fine lines, and
wrinkles
• Reduces pore size and increases reflectivity and glow
• Flexibility in treatment levels and downtime – 3-5 days.
Halo precisely targets years of damage to your skin, including:
• Discoloration
• Enlarged pores
• Sun damage
• Poor texture
• Visible signs of aging
• Fine lines
• Uneven skin tone
• Scar revision
Halo is different than BBL because it treats at a deeper level, a
repair treatment as evident by the UV photos. It fits right in between
BBL & Resurfacing, combining the best of both worlds with minimal
downtime.
Contour TRL
Sciton has perfected skin resurfacing. Treatments can range from
superficial like the NanoLaserPeel (which might be appropriate for
eliminating fine lines and tired-looking skin) to medium depth like
MicroLaserPeel (appropriate for light to medium wrinkles and sun
damage) to Deep Resurfacing (which is often used to drastically improve skin tone/texture and eliminate deep wrinkles.)
NanoLaserPeel™
Nothing shows age like our skin. If your skin looks dull and tired,
you may be considering (or already doing) treatments like a chemical
peel or microdermabrasion. These are treatments that use chemicals or
abrasive materials to remove the top layer of the skin, revealing new
skin underneath.
But the NanoLaserPeel from Sciton can do much more. It uses
light energy to instantly remove the top layers of the skin at a depth
that also accelerates the skin’s own renewal process by activating special messenger proteins. Microdermabrasion and chemical peels often
don’t get deep enough and
other lasers leaves a layer of
heat-damaged cells that interrupt the ability of these
messenger cells to communicate with deep layers of
skin. Only the NanoLaserPeel from Sciton has the
precision to work at just the
3 Months After 1 NanoLaserPeel
right depth, creating beauTreatment (very superficial)
tifully smooth, luminous
Photos Courtesy of J. David Holcomb, MD
skin. Advantages include smoother, younger-looking skin with one easy
treatment. Average Downtime 1-3 days.
MicroLaserPeel™
A MicroLaserPeel removes a thin layer of damaged epidermis to
improve texture and provide a more youthful appearance. It provides
superior results because it gently revitalizes the entire surface of the
skin. The procedure is performed in your physician’s office and can be
custom tailored to your specific skin condition and desired downtime.
The MicroLaserPeel’s beam is scanned over a treatment area to remove a very thin layer of the skin. Removing the top layer eliminates
some of the damaged cells that can give skin a tired, aged look. As the
skin heals, fresh cells grow and resurface the treated area. The result
is healthier-looking skin, often with reduced wrinkles and improved
color evenness. Patients often say that it looks like their skin went from
looking tired to vibrant. Average Downtime 3-7 days.
Contour TRL - Deep Resurfacing™
Contour TRL safely removes a deeper layer of skin to a depth determined by your physician. The depth of treatment will depend on the
skin condition, your desired outcome and expectation for downtime.
Because Contour TRL can affect tissue with micron precision, your
physician can treat your skin with the exact amount of energy needed
— no more, no less.
Treating skin with a laser stimulates the growth of new collagen,
which improves the skin’s thickness and resilience. The skin surface will
also re-grow with fresh, healthy cells, which will give your skin a younger rejuvenated appearance. Average Downtime 7-10 days.
Before
After
BREAST REDUCTION
Helps your neck, back, and shoulders. GET RELIEF FAST!
Before
Breast reduction surgery helps to improve numerous symptoms related to enlarged
breasts. The symptoms improved with breast reduction surgery include neck pain, back
pain, rash under one’s breasts, headaches, and breast pain while exercising. The surgery
is performed as an outpatient procedure with minimal blood loss and discomfort. Your
insurance company may pay for a portion of the fees associated with your surgery. One
can usually return to work that doesn’t involve heavy lifting in 1-2 weeks. A return to full
exercise and activity occurs after 4-6 weeks. After a breast reduction, many women find it
much more comfortable to exercise. This newfound freedom of motion empowers them
to lose weight.
After
Breast Reduction at The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery
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Outpatient Surgery
Minimal discomfort
Sometimes covered by insurance
Return to work that doesn’t involve heavy lifting in less than
2 weeks
Experienced Surgeons at the Institute have performed over
5000 breast reductions in the last 20 years.
Obagi Introduces a Tinted Sunblock
We’ve waited a long time for a tinted sunblock that
looks fantastic, is compatible with the Obagi system
and is recommended for daily use by the Skin Cancer
Foundation…but the wait is over!
We are pleased to announce that Obagi has created a
tinted sunblock with an SPF of 50. More importantly, it
provides broad spectrum chemical and physical protection
from UVA and UVB rays.
When used alone, it provides a ‘hint of a tint’ that is
very popular with everyone who’s tried it. Those who have
used it under their makeup say it gives their makeup better
staying power. They also report the ability to achieve the
coverage they desire with less makeup. It seems to have an
effect similar to that of a primer.
Best of all, to uniquely compliment individual skin
tones, the sunblock comes in two
shades. If you gravitate toward blushes
and lipsticks such as peach, apricot,
bronze, orange, and tangerine, you
would choose the “Warm” shade. The
“Warm” would also work nicely for
those wishing to counteract excessive
pink undertones in the skin. (think
rosacea) Those gravitating toward blushes and lipsticks such
as rose, mauve, pink, berry, and fuchsia would choose the
“Cool” shade.
If you need more information, please contact Jocelyn
or Wanda. If you would like to purchase this product, it is
available at our Front Desk. If you are unsure of your color,
stop by our front desk for a free sample.
THE SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS
SEASON FINALE:
CHOPIN &
TCHAIKOVSKY
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SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 I 7:30PM
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PREMIER SPONSOR
Bill and Maria Dascombe
In the News
Dr. Dascombe, his wife Maria, and
The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery
will be sponsoring the season finale
concert of the Savannah Philharmonic
on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Join us
at the Johnny Mercer Theater for a
wonderful evening of music that will
include:
Chopin & Tchaikovsky
FREE SEMINAR
We’re Letting You in
on a “Secret”
“New Horizons in
Laser Treatments of the Skin”
Given by David Marchitti, Sciton Lasers
Location:
The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery
5361 Reynolds Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405
Date:
Thursday, May 5th, 6pm
Seating is limited! Call now to make your reservations!
912-355-8000 or 800-260-7135
The first 50 people who sign up for future laser
treatments will receive a 10% discount on their
first laser treatment!
Obagi Appreciation Week
May 2nd-May 6th
15% off all products
Mothers’ Day gift bags* available when you buy at
least $300 worth of product. *Limited Quantities Available
If you are aware of the fact that The Georgia Institute
For Plastic Surgery offers skincare and makeup services for
our patients (and has for nearly two decades) you are in the
minority!
One of the main functions of our Aestheticians
is to provide supportive care for our male and female
patients before and after surgical procedures. This
may include but is not limited to proper skin care,
lymphatic massage and camouflage makeup.
We understand that everyone wants to look his
or her personal best. Aesthetician services are available
to all patients, whether or not they are contemplating
surgery. Some of the services offered are skincare
consultations, facials, peels, waxing, lash and brow
tinting, makeup applications, makeup lessons, and ear
piercing.
For more in-depth information about our
Aestheticians and the services they provide, please visit
our website at: www.mycosmeticsurgeon.md. After
clicking on ‘Procedures’ scroll down to ‘Aesthetician
Services’.
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